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Your weekly benefit amount will be listed clearly in your Washington ESD account once your claim is processed. They send you a determination letter that explains exactly how they calculated it too.
Don't stress too much about the exact amount until you file and see what you qualify for. Focus on getting your application submitted correctly first, then you'll know for sure what your weekly benefit will be.
The whole process seems overwhelming at first but it's really not that bad once you get started. Just take it step by step and don't stress too much about making it perfect.
One last thing - keep records of everything! Save copies of your application, print out confirmation pages, and keep track of all your job search activities. You never know when you might need to reference something.
Question for anyone who's been through this - do you get to see what your employer submitted as their evidence before the hearing?
Just wanted to say good luck with your appeal! It sounds like you have strong evidence and a legitimate case. Don't let this process stress you out too much - most reasonable hearing officers will see through employer BS if you have documentation.
Dylan Mitchell
I tried Claimyr when I had issues with my job search requirements and it worked great. Really saved me from spending half a day trying to get through to Washington ESD. Definitely worth trying if you decide to call them about your situation.
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Omar Fawaz
•Thanks for the recommendation! It sounds like multiple people have had good experiences with them.
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Sofia Gutierrez
Bottom line - as a truly self-employed person with no recent W-2 wages, you probably won't qualify for regular unemployment benefits through Washington ESD. But it's still worth confirming with them directly, and in the meantime, look into other assistance programs and consider your options for getting back into the workforce.
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Omar Fawaz
•That seems to be the consensus. I appreciate everyone's input - it's given me a clearer picture of my options.
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Dmitry Petrov
•Good luck with whatever you decide to do. Being self-employed is tough when things go bad, but you've got options to get through this.
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